THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. 100-96 BC. AV stater (22mm, 8.19 gm, 12h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. In the name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace. Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena seated left, left arm resting on ornate shield with face on boss, transverse spear in background; BY below throne, filleted trident left in exergue. Müller -. Apparently unpublished, but cf. de Callataÿ Group 2B, p. 142 and pl. 38, L for a similar type and style. Lustrous, watery surfaces, excellent detail on reverse design.
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